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September2020
News Warm Up Your Vocal Cords, Let's Sing 2021 Is Heading To Switch In November
Panic at the disco?
There are some things you can count on each year since the Wii era – when we get a new Just Dance instalment, Let's Sing is never far behind. Recently the good old folks at Ravenscourt and Voxler revealed that the long-awaited Let's Sing 2021 will indeed land on the Switch on 13th November. With classics such as Seal's Kiss...
News Nintendo Reveals The Top 15 Most-Downloaded Switch Games In August 2020 (Europe)
The eShop's biggest games
Nintendo has shared its roundup of the most-downloaded Switch eShop games during August 2020. Since launching back in March Animal Crossing: New Horizons regularly takes the monthly top spot, although last month it was displaced by new release Paper Mario: The Origami King. In August it was a much older release that took...
News Thunder Lotus Apologises For Ableist Storyline In Spiritfarer, Pledges To "Correct The Mistake"
"We’ll fix it, and strive to do better from now on"
Spiritfarer is a truly remarkable video game, and one we recommend without hesitation. However, it has come to the attention of some that the title contains a narrative that is potentially offensive to wheelchair-bound individuals. One of the characters in the game comments that death comes as a...
Video Atlus Gives Us Another Look At The Shin Megami Tensei III Remaster
Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series
While it might seem like slim pickings at the moment when it comes to major upcoming releases for the Nintendo Switch, there are still a handful of exciting third-party games on the way to the hybrid system - including one particular remaster. It's the upcoming Atlus release, Shin Megami Tensei III...
That it can't quite mention yet
Beenox released its final major content update for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled back in March, but since then fans have been requesting more updates for the game. The developer has now issued a reminder on its social channels, explaining how the Beenox Pack was the "final" update for the game and that there's no...
News Rocket League Will Drop Switch Online Requirement When It Goes Free-To-Play
Everyone can participate
A few months ago, Psyonix surprised everyone when it announced its popular "soccar" game, Rocket League, would be going free-to-play later this year. When it is finally made available to everyone, as you might have guessed, it will no longer require users to be signed up to Nintendo Switch Online to join matches on the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live
Torna - The Golden Country also updated
Following on from some rather sizable updates for the definitive edition of Xenoblade Chronicles, Nintendo and Monolith Soft have now rolled out a new update for the second game. Version 2.1.0 for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 adds Korean language support. As spotted by Miketendo64, a new update for
Feature Nintendo Fans, This Video Game Database Needs Your Help
Can you aid Family Gamer TV's Andy Robertson?
Long-time friend of the site Andy Robertson is working on a new project which seeks to benefit families and those seeking accessibility options within games, and you can help. There are many ways to find out about video games online. Some of these aim to provide vital information to help you make...
News Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Is Coming To Switch In 'Summer 2021', Following A PS4 Debut In February
Opportunity Nox
Nihon Falcom's action RPG Ys IX: Monstrum Nox was announced as coming to Switch in the West back in June as part of the New Game Plus Expo broadcast. At the time it came with a vague '2021' release window attached, but NIS America has now revealed that
News Move Over Fire Emblem, Scarlet Republics Is Coming To Switch Soon
"If Fire Emblem had a love-child with Divinity and a Joe Abercrombie book"
Fans of turn-based tactical RPGs will likely be delighted to hear that Audacity Interactive's Scarlet Republics has smashed its Kickstarter goal and will be coming to Switch in due course. It surpassed its initial €10,000 funding goal in a matter of only 10 hours, which is...
News Arcade Archives Contra Runs And Guns Its Way Onto Switch Tomorrow
Bill and Lance are back!
If you are still recovering from the dumpster fire that was Contra: Rogue Corps, then it might be time to go back to basics and enjoy Bill and Lance's first arcade outing in Arcade Archives Contra. Konami's arcade classic is coming to Switch tomorrow, thanks to good old retro publisher HAMSTER. Here's an overview of the...
News Warner Bros Interactive Is Too Valuable To Sell, Says Parent Company AT&T
The deal is off, despite interest from buyers
The proposed sale of Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment was big news not so long ago, and with good reason. The company is home to some very lucrative franchises and creative talent, including Rocksteady Studios (Batman: Arkham series) and TT Games (every decent Lego game you can mention). However,...
News Nuclear Throne Studio Vlambeer Is Closing Its Doors After Ten Years
"We had a beautiful run, made incredible games, and worked with amazing people"
Vlambeer – the indie studio behind such critically-acclaimed hits as Nuclear Throne, Super Crate Box and Luftrausers – has announced that it is closing its doors after ten years. Vlambeer’s Rami Ismail and Jan Willem Nijman issued a joint statement confirming the...
News Fortnite Gets A Timely Tribute To Black Panther
Wakanda forever
Many of us are still reeling from the sad news of actor Chadwick Boseman's passing last week at the age of 43. There's been an online outpouring of tributes from fans and friends paying their respects to the star of Marvel's Black Panther, and if you are a fan of Fortnite, you might notice a newly-installed statue in the game named...
News Switch eShop Sales Page Now Shows How Many Days Remain Before Each Deal Expires
Another small but significant update
Yesterday, it was discovered how pre-orders on the Switch eShop can now be cancelled up to one week before release. That's not all that's been updated on Nintendo's digital store in recent times, though. As pointed out by Nintendo Life user Burning_Spear over on the forums, the main page of the "Great Deals" and...
News Another Sega Double Pack For Nintendo Switch Has Been Spotted Online
Update: Here's a look at the box art
Update (Wed 2nd Sep, 2020 04:30 BST): Although this still hasn't been officially confirmed by Sega, Amazon has now seemingly revealed the double pack box art (thanks, Sonic Stadium). Take a look below: Original article (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 03:55 BST): Last week,
News Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remaster Pulled From Australia's Switch eShop
Square Enix suspends sales after ongoing multiplayer issues
If you've been experiencing any difficulties with the online multiplayer component of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition let's just say it could be worse, depending on where you're located. Since last week's launch, players in Australia and New Zealand have been...
News Take To The Streets Later This Month In Gunman Clive Creator's New Beat 'Em Up
Introducing Super Punch Patrol
Swedish indie game developer, Bertil Hörberg - best known for his action platform series Gunman Clive and in more recent times Mechstermination Force - has officially announced a new "classic" style beat 'em up game launching on Nintendo Switch on 17th September. Introducing Super Punch Patrol. Hörberg says it's a...
Get ready to find out more about Immortals Fenyx Rising
To combat the cancellation of E3 this year, Ubisoft announced it would be hosting its very own event known as 'Ubisoft Forward'. During the original one in July, we found out it would be broadcasting another one later on in the year around the time of September. An update on the official...
News Ubisoft's God & Monsters Is Now Officially Known As Immortals Fenyx Rising
And it will be at the Ubisoft Forward September show
Update (Wed 2nd Sep, 2020 01:35 BST): An update on Ubisoft's news page has officially confirmed Gods & Monsters is now known as Immortals Fenyx Rising. This open-world action-adventure will be part of the
News There's A New Seasonal Item Available In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Pick up pine cones and acorns, too
As we cruise through 2020 and begin our descent into autumn (or fall, if you prefer) and the cooler months, Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to keep many of us occupied as we tend to our digital villages - islands now populated with so much flora, fauna and folk that we can no longer rightfully call them...
News The Cross-Platform And Cross-Gen Poker Club Brings Social Play To Switch Later This Year
Join clubs and win together
Ripstone Games has just announced its brand new IP Poker Club, and it's coming to Switch. Designed as a social experience, Poker Club will connect players around the world via tournaments for over 200 people. You'll be able to create your own poker club, complete via online leaderboards and work towards shared goals as a...
News PowerA's New Switch Controllers Can Be Pre-Ordered Now
Animal Crossing, Pikachu Lightning, Hylian Shield and the big M
If you are in the market for a third-party controller for your Switch, then these offerings from PowerA look like they will fit the bill. Available from 30th September, these new designs feature Animal Crossing, Pikachu Lightning, Hylian Shield and several Mario themes. Priced at only...
News Bored Of Ring Fit Adventure? FiNC HOME FiT Could Be Your Next Fitness Challenge
Switch Fit
If you've worn out your Ring-con playing Ring Fit Adventure and were hoping for Nintendo to develop their follow-up to Wii Fit for your Switch, then the upcoming FiNC HOME FiT looks like the next best thing. It's launching in Japan on 29th October, and certainly seems to be channelling the art-style of Wii Fit, from what we can tell...
News Paper Mario: The Origami King Almost Had EXP After All
What could have been
Paper Mario: The Origami King is a good time, as you'll know from our review. However, there are fans of the series who aren't pleased by the fact that it lacks any kind of experience or levelling system – especially as it's pitched as a proper RPG experience, as several other entries in the franchise have been. However, it...
Video Genshin Impact Gets A New Story Trailer Ahead On September Multiformat Debut
...but there's still no release date for the Switch version
Despite taking a massive helping of inspiration from Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Genshin Impact is shaping up to be a pretty decent action RPG, with great character design, high production values and (seemingly) plenty of entertainmen
August2020
News 8BitDo Reveals Its New Customisable Arcade Stick For Nintendo Switch, Pre-Orders Now Live
Get the competitive edge
Still seeking the right arcade stick for your Nintendo Switch? Perhaps you might be interested in 8BitDo's newest one. It's designed specifically for the Switch and PC and just might have more features than any other arcade stick ever made, according to the creator. It comes with Ultimate Software, Wireless Bluetooth 2.4g...
Round Up Gamescom 2020 - Here Are The Nintendo Switch Highlights
Even more great games are on the way
It's a wrap for this year's Gamescom, and now that the all-digital show has come to an end, we've decided to round up some of the highlights announced for the Nintendo Switch. If you'd like to see all of the games shown during the special Gamescom edition of the Future Games Show, check out our previous post...
Guide Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For September And October 2020
2K save the day
August, you ask? Yes, apparently that entire month flew by in what felt like a week and once again we're back to take a look at the Switch games coming soon to your favourite Nintendo console. It's gotta be said that things are looking a bit slim at the time of writing. To be fair, Nintendo's recent habit of dropping surprise Mini...
UK Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Stays On Top For Second Week In A Row
The island nobody wants to leave
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 29th August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to take the top spot for a second week. There are four other Switch representatives in this week's chart - including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe in third (one up from last week), Minecraft (also one higher than...
Round Up All The Nintendo Switch Titles From The Future Games Show - August 2020
More than 10 games are coming!
Last weekend, Games Radar aired a special Gamescom edition Future Games Show. During the presentation, a number of games for the Nintendo Switch were shown. We've rounded up every single one we could confirm below. One is already out, some are coming soon, and some will be released next year. Enjoy! The Lord Of The...
News Curve Digital Launches Strategic Survival Sim Space Crew On Switch This October
A follow-up to Bomber Crew
After being revealed at the Future Games Show in June, the strategic survival flight sim Space Crew has locked in a launch date for multiple platforms including the Nintendo Switch. During Gamescom 2020, the publisher Curve Digital confirmed its next release would be taking off on 15th October. Alongside this announcement...
Video Another Look At The First DLC Expansion Coming To The Outer Worlds
We're still waiting on a Switch release date
At day four of Gamescom 2020, The Outer Worlds: Peril on Gorgon DLC director Carrie Patel shared pre-release footage of a side quest in this part of the game. Take a look above. The Outer Worlds' first expansion will be made available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on 9th September, and as previously...
News Paper Mario Producer Says His Team Has "Almost Complete Control" Over Creative Direction
Miyamoto checked in, but made no specific requests to make changes
Since the release of Paper Mario: The Origami King for the Nintendo Switch, producer Kensuke Tanabe has been doing the press rounds answering questions about the future of the series and clarifying how much control his team has when it comes to new entries in the Paper Mario series...
News Jet Force Gemini Style Platform Shooter Tamarin Unlikely To Come To Switch Anytime Soon
Ex-Rare talent involved with development
Don't let the cute and cuddly look fool you, the upcoming PS4 and PC release Tamarin has ties with ex-Rare veterans. It's got character designs in it from Banjo-Kazooie creator Steve Mayles, a soundtrack from Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise and reportedly "many other developers" from Rare's golden era...
News Mediatonic Wants To "Build Trust" With Community Before Releasing Fall Guys On Other Platforms
Ports are not a priority right now
Ever since the 60-player battle royale party game Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout was released, there's been a number of stories about the game potentially coming to the Switch and other platforms in the future. While there have been some promising signs so far, it seems Mediatonic (the UK developer behind the game)...
News Platinum Celebrates The First Anniversary Of Its Switch Exclusive Astral Chain
But what's this about a sequel?
It seems like a lifetime ago (at least to us) since the action-adventure hack and slash Astral Chain arrived exclusively on the Nintendo Switch, but this week it's only just reached the one year mark. To celebrate the game's first anniversary, PlatinumGames prepared a special Lappy cake for the occasion, and Platinum...
Video Here's Your First Look At Wonder Boy - Asha In Monster World
The 1994 classic returns early next year
During the Gamescom 2020 live stream, Monster World IV fans got their first look at the remake coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in the first quarter of 2021. If you didn't see our original post, it's called Wonder Boy: Asha
Review PGA Tour 2K21 - A Good Starting Point For Golf Fans On Switch
Can't see the Woods for the tees
There hasn’t been an official PGA Tour golf game on a Nintendo system since Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12 chipped onto the Wii nine years ago. With Tiger's shine dimming over the years and EA seemingly ending its PGA Tour series in 2015 with an underwhelming Rory McIlroy game, that didn’t look like it was going to...
Rumour New Monster Hunter For Switch Will Be Revealed Soon, According To Capcom Insider
Said to be powered by a Switch compatible RE Engine
Capcom has told fans multiple times that it won't be bringing its latest home console Monster Hunter game (Monster Hunter World) to the Nintendo Switch. At the company's 41st annual meeting of shareholders in June, though, management said it was open to developing a new entry that would be more...
Feature How Savvy Innovators Are Plugging Gaps In Animal Crossing: New Horizons
"This wouldn’t be the first time fans have made a tool to complement the game"
In a recent Instagram post, Nicole Cuddihy told her audience that creating more inclusive patterns for Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters has helped her accept her own skin, including “spots, blemishes and stretch marks.” Cuddihy is a New Horizons pattern...
News Paper Mario Producer Says He's "Not Opposed To The Fans' Opinions"
But would like to keep making innovative and unique entries
The new Paper Mario for the Switch was originally rumoured to be returning the series to form. It gave some members of the Nintendo community high hopes the next entry would perhaps embrace the series' traditional RPG roots. Obviously, it didn't really happen. With this in mind - during a...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 29th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
Another busy week has flown by with new reports of an upcoming Switch console revision and that surprise Nintendo Direct Mini, but now it's time to take a breather and chat about our weekend gaming plans. Members of Nintendo Life have done just that below, and we'd love for you to join in via o
News First Paid DLC For Lonely Mountains: Downhill Revealed, Arriving "Soon" On Switch
Explore the largest mountain yet
At Gamescom 2020, Megagon revealed a paid expansion for its scenic mountain bike title, Lonely Mountains: Downhill. The Eldfjall Island DLC - coming "soon" to the Nintendo Switch and multiplayer other platforms - sees your rider travel by boat to a new location filled with all-new environmental and weather hazards...
News The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Is Coming To Switch Next Year, My Precious
Return to Mordor
Last year, you might recall a story about Daedalic Entertainment possibly bringing a game based on Tolkien's famous series The Lord of the Rings to the Nintendo Switch. Well, it seems it really is happening! During the Future Games Show it was confirmed the German company's recently announced action-adventure game, The Lord o
News Rocket League But With Alpacas Is The Game We Never Knew We Wanted
Alpaca Ball: Allstars is coming to Switch
Rocket League's great and all, but you know what would make it even more great? Goofy alpacas. Thankfully, the aptly named Alpaca Ball: Allstars has appeared on the scene to provide us with exactly that. The game, from Salt Castle Studio and Badland Publishing, will be launching on Switch across Europe and...
News Jump Force Deluxe Edition Launches Today With A Day-One Patch On Switch
And here's the launch trailer
Today sees the launch of Jump Force Deluxe Edition on Switch, and Nintendo has released a shiny new launch trailer to celebrate. You can check it out for yourself above; it's fast-paced, energetic, and contains all the shouty, colourful, explosive action you'd expect. In case you're only just finding out about this...
Random Blair Witch's Switch Trailer Contains A Hidden Animal Crossing Code That Nobody Spotted
Can you find it?
Back in June, a Nintendo Switch launch trailer was released for Blair Witch, a Blair Witch Project spin-off game developed by the folks at Bloober Team. We didn't notice it at the time, but the video actually contains a hidden code that can be used inside Animal Crossing: New Horizons. As it happens, nobody spotted it at the time...
Japanese Charts Animal Crossing: New Horizons Rules Again As It Nears 5.6 Million Physical Sales
Nintendo takes 9 of the top 10
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 17th - 23rd August, revealing that Animal Crossing: New Horizons is number one once again. Was there ever any doubt? The game sold an admittedly lower-than-usual 42,863 physical copies this week, putting it just a few thousand shy of hitting 5.6 million boxed sales in...
News You Can Now Pre-Order A Darksiders Genesis Steelbook Case Without A Game Inside
It's physical collecting gone mad!
Buying physical Switch games with a download code inside is one thing, but now we have the option to buy a Switch case with nothing at all inside. It's a weird world. Yes, pre-orders have gone live for a Steelbook case designed for Darksiders Genesis, which came out on Switch earlier this year. To be a little more...
News Nintendo's 'Share The Fun' Switch Sale Ends This Weekend, Up To 75% Off Multiplayer Games
Update: This is your last chance!
Update 2 (Fri 28th Aug, 2020 10:00 BST): As a quick reminder, Nintendo's multiplayer sale on Switch ends this weekend. You have until Sunday 30th August to take advantage of the deals, all of which can be found by heading to the Nintendo eShop. Update (Thu 20th Aug, 2020 14:15 BST): Nintendo's 'Share The Fun'...
News id Software Reveals The First Campaign Expansion For DOOM Eternal
Update: Here's the full trailer from ONL
Update (Fri 28th Aug, 2020 07:05 BST): Earlier this month, as part of the QuakeCon 2020 celebrations, id Software shared a teaser of its upcoming DLC campaign for DOOM Eternal. It's now revealed a full trailer at Gamescom Opening Night Live. See the original post (below) for more details about the upcoming...
News The Horrifying Sequel To Little Nightmares Launches On Switch Next February
Another delay...
The last major update about Little Nightmares II was at last year's Gamescom, when developer Tarsier Studios said the puzzle-platform horror adventure would be launching this year. It seems that's now changed, as this year's Gamescom trailer has now revealed it'll be arriving next year on 11th February. Here's why it's been...
News Square Enix Reveals Collection Of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend Limited Edition
Just don't expect a physical game card
One of the highlights of the recent Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase was the announcement of the Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend - celebrating the SaGa series' 30th anniversary. The collection - featuring the first three Game Boy games - will arrive on 15th December. In Japan, there'll also be a
Video Pikmin 3 Deluxe Gets A Charming New Japanese Clip
Game launches this October
This October sees the return of the Wii U title, Pikmin 3, in 'Deluxe' form on the Nintendo Switch. To help build up the excitement for this release and teach players a bit more about this particular entry, Nintendo has uploaded a new video on its Japanese YouTube account featuring more than three minutes of gameplay...
News It's Official, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Has Been Delayed Until Spring 2021
Gameplay reveal confirms it
Sorry, Star Wars fans, but it seems LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has officially been delayed until next Spring. The first sign of the setback was earlier this week via the official LEGO website - which said the game would be "coming in 2021" and now the Gamescom Opening Night Live gameplay reveal trailer has locked...
News Blood Bowl 3 Brings Violent Fantasy Football To The Nintendo Switch In 2021
Touchdown!
At Gamescom 2020, Cyanide Studios announced it would be releasing Blood Bowl 3 on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms early on in 2021. The third entry in the violent turn-based strategy series set in the Warhammer Fantasy universe (and based on the board game of the same name) brings together 12 races - each with their own...
Video High-Octane WWE 2K Battlegrounds Trailer Shows Jerry 'The King' Lawler Calling The Action
And Mauro Ranallo joins the team
A brand new trailer for WWE 2K Battlegrounds has appeared on the scene starring none other than WWE Hall of Fame commentator, Jerry “The King” Lawler. It's a high-energy, fairly bonkers video which sees Lawler telling viewers exactly why they should pick up a copy of the game when it launches next month, as well...
News Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition Roars Onto Nintendo Switch This November
Life finds a way... On Switch!
Frontier Developments has announced Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for Switch. It'll launch on Nintendo's platform on 3rd November and is already available to pre-order from the eShop. Unsurprisingly based on the hit franchise, the game expands upon the official Jurassic World films and puts players in...
News Warframe's Heart Of Deimos Expansion To Launch A Little Later Than Planned On Switch
Update: And it's live!
Update 2 (Thu 27th Aug, 2020 17:00 BST): Well, that didn't take long! Warframe's Heart of Deimos update is now live on Nintendo Switch. Make sure your game's up to date and get stuck in! Update 1 (Wed 26th Aug, 2020 09:45 BST): Warframe's next open-world expansion, Heart of Deimos, has now launched for PC, PS4 and Xbox One as...
News Nintendo Partners With Lunchables To Give Away Switch Consoles In The US
Will you be lucky enough to win?
Nintendo has announced a new partnership with Lunchables which will see fan-favourite characters appear on packaging, as well as a competition that will have 750 people walking away with a Switch console. Beginning on 1st September, characters from games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, The...
News Space Invaders Forever Is Another Compilation Headed To Switch Later This Year
With "improved graphics and interactive sound"
TAITO and ININ Games have shared details on Space Invaders Forever, a new compilation of Space Invaders titles headed to Switch in one handy package. The bundle will be released both digitally and physically across North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, and is said to feature "greatly...
Nintendo Download 27th August (Europe)
Captain Tsubasa! Jump Force! Nexomon!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail eShop - New Releases: Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New...
Nintendo Download 27th August (North America)
Best Friend Forever, FF Crystal Chronicles and Windbound!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch eShop - Highlights: Best Friend...
News Retro-Style Racer Hotshot Racing Speeds Onto Switch This September
New release date and trailer appear
Upcoming '90s-arcade-inspired racer Hotshot Racing has been given a new release date on Switch and other platforms. It'll be speeding onto the eShop on 10th September. Developed by a team of racing game veterans who have previously worked on titles like Outrun 2 and Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing Transformed,...
Review Nexomon: Extinction - An Interesting Pokémon Clone That Doesn't Quite Stick The Landing
Almost the very best
Let's get one thing straight before we begin: we're going to go into this entire review without comparing Nexomon: Extinction to Pokémon. This is a very original RPG with items that have original names such as “Super Potion” and “Max Revive”…actually, who are we trying to kid? We will compare it to Pokémon, because...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Will Feature All-New Co-Op Boss Raids
And plenty more, too
One of the more exciting announcements during the August Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase was Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, a sequel to puzzle mash-up Puyo Puyo Tetris that looks like a fun addition to the Switch library. The showcase mentioned that there's "a lot more to reveal" about the game, but looking clos
News Takeshi And Hiroshi Has Been Temporarily Removed From The Switch eShop In Europe
But it should be safe in other regions
Takeshi and Hiroshi, one of the stars of the recent Nintendo Indie World Showcase, has been temporarily taken down from the European Switch eShop. If you've been unsuccessfully searching for the game on the store or via Nintendo's official website, don't worry, it's not just you. A problem with the game's...
Head on over to the Switch eShop
Today sees the arrival of Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition on the Nintendo Switch. As part of this, Square Enix has released a special Lite version of the game that is listed on the eShop as a free demo. This Lite version allows you to play through a "substantial chunk of the start of the game"...
News Image & Form's New Game Is "Permanently Exclusive" To Xbox And Windows
Dev says it wanted a "strong partner"
Earlier this month, Thunderful CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson confirmed Image & Form's new game - The Gunk, wouldn't be coming to the Switch, as it's exclusive to
News The Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection Reploid Remixes DLC Is No Longer A Pre-Order Exclusive
It's finally available to all owners
If you didn't get around to pre-ordering Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection before its release on the Switch earlier this year, you likely missed out on the special timed pre-order exclusive: Mega Man Zero/ZX Reploid Remixes DLC. The good news is this downloadable content has now been made available for all...
Reminder The Second DLC Pack For Cadence Of Hyrule Is Now Available
"39 new and remixed Zelda songs"
Arguably the biggest and best announcement of last month's Nintendo Direct Mini: Partners Showcase was when we found out Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer would be receiving brand new content in the form of three DLC packs. The first pack was released on the same day, and now Nintendo has reminded u
News Super Dodge Ball Is The Latest Arcade Archives Classic To Hit The Switch
If you can dodge a...
Hamster Corporation continues to provide the Nintendo Switch with plenty of retro goodness and this week it brings Super Dodge Ball by Technos Japan to the Arcade Archives Collection on the eShop. This action game was originally released in 1987 in arcades and was the second title in the Technos Japan line starring the...
News Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack Brings Two 3DS Drummers To Switch This Winter
A previously Japan-only pair marches to Switch
A dual pack of Taiko no Tatsujin games has been announced in the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase and is headed to Switch in "Winter 2020". Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure Pack will include localised and upgraded ports of two previously Japan-only 3DS titles: Taiko no Tatsujin: Don to Katsu...
News Kingdom Hearts: Melody Of Memory Brings An Exclusive Mode To Switch This November
And check out these new screenshots
We have a release date for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory! The rhythm action game will launch on Nintendo Switch on 13th November, along with a special mode exclusive to the console. The game will have you playing as familiar faces from the beloved Kingdom Hearts series, including plenty of Disney stars who'll...
News Collection Of SaGa Brings The Final Fantasy Legend Trilogy To Switch This December
Oh (Game) Boy!
As a celebration of the SaGa series’ 30th anniversary, the first three Game Boy games are headed to Nintendo Switch this December in a bumper 8-bit collection. Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend features the classic Game Boy trilogy that first launched in Japan in 1989, before getting rebranded in the West the following year...
News Just Dance 2021 Announced For Switch, Launches This November
Was it ever in doubt?
As part of today's surprise Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Ubisoft has revealed that Just Dance 2021 will be launching on Nintendo Switch. No surprises there! This latest instalment in the world's biggest music game series comes with new songs, new modes, and an "improved" World Dance Floor. Details of these new...
News Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Arrives On Switch This December
Now includes character-based skills and item cards
Puzzle mash-up Puyo Puyo Tetris was one of the highlights of the Switch's early software lineup, and it's getting a sequel later this year. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 will showcase all of the modes from the original, alongside the new "Skill Battle" mode which introduces character-based skills and item...
News Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase Appears Out Of Nowhere, Watch It Here
Nintendo surprise-drops August 2020 show
Well, where did that come from!? A brand new Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase has been surprise-dropped on YouTube. It's just over eleven minutes long, featuring upcoming Switch games coming from third-party partners. The next edition of Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase is here! Watch now to...
Review Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition - A Weak RPG Enlivened By Nostalgia
"Do you have a link cable?"
Nostalgia can be a potent drug, often muddling our actual memories of an experience in favour of how it made us feel, and such a phenomenon positively fuels a large portion of the game industry. Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition is an excellent example of this. Players want to recapture that feeling of...
News Switch Is Getting A New Wonder Boy Game In 2021, With The Original Team Involved
It's a remake of Monster World IV with "full 3D graphics"
Sega's Wonder Boy series has enjoyed a welcome resurgence of late thanks to titles like Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap and the more loosely-linked Monster Boy, and it has now been announced that we'll be getting another entry in the franchise early next year. Wonder Boy – Asha in Monster...
News Pixel-Art Platformer Witcheye Announced For Switch, And It's Out Tomorrow
With more than 50 levels to complete
Publisher Devolver Digital has announced that it will be bringing old-school, pixel-art platformer Witcheye to Nintendo Switch. We hope you have some pennies at the ready, because it'll be available as soon as tomorrow. The game, which was originally released on mobile around a year ago, was announced for...
News Mortal Kombat 11 Receives New Update - Full Patch Notes August 2020
Including several character adjustments
Grisly, gruesome fighter Mortal Kombat 11 has received a brand new update across all platforms, offering some general adjustments and tweaks to a number of characters. The update went live just yesterday, with the full patch notes being edited on Mortal Kombat's official site this morning. We've got a copy of...
Video Fast-Paced RTS Death Crown Gets Epic New Trailer
Still on track to launch this November
A brand new trailer has been released for Death Crown, the real-time strategy game headed to Switch this November. The video's a little different to your usual game trailer, opting to blend the title's standout visuals with a punchy alternative track from Russian band, intouchwithrobots. Even if you're not a...
News Cooking Sim Good Pizza, Great Pizza Is Getting A "Definitive" Release On Switch Next Week
"Simple, fun and challenging cooking gameplay"
You wait all this time for a pizza simulator on Switch, and then two of the things come along at once! Yes, next week sees the launch of Good Pizza, Great Pizza, a cooking simulator from TapBlaze and PM Studios. The game has players running a pizza shop, taking on challenges and fulfilling pizza orders...
News Crypt Of The NecroDancer Appears To Be Getting A Physical Release On Switch
Brace yourself for an official announcement
Brace Yourself Games appears to be releasing a physical copy of Crypt of the Necrodancer (at least in Europe) on the Nintendo Switch. There'll apparently be two different versions available - a standard edition and a collector's edition. According to Nintendeal, the standard copy will be priced at...
News Three Brand New Paper Mario Spirits Are Being Added To Smash Bros. Ultimate
Event starts this Friday
Nintendo loves cross-promoting its games nowadays and this weekend in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, it'll be hosting a Paper Mario: The Origami King event featuring three brand new spirits. These paper-thin spirits include Olivia, Origami Princess Peach, and King Olly. The fight starts this Friday on 28th August and runs for...
News Sega Says It Wants To Re-Release More Past Titles On Nintendo Switch
While confirming the Sega Ages line has "come to an end"
Herzog Zwei might seem like any other Sega Ages release, but it's actually the final game in this retro line. Sega’s Yosuke Okunari confirmed this project had "come to an end" in a recent interview with the Japanese outlet Game Watch. Although the seri
News Nintendo Reminds Us The Switch Online Service Now Has Over 80 Classic Games
With "more to come"
The Nintendo of America Twitter account recently uploaded a graphic that provides fans with a full-scale shot of all the NES and SNES games you can play when you subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online in this particular region. It also acts as a reminder that there are now more than 80 playable classics available with "more to...
News Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues Is Coming To Switch This October
Wax on, wax off
GameMill is bringing the Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai to the Switch this year in video game form, it has been revealed. A side-scrolling brawler in the same style as Streets of Rage and Final Fight, Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues features an all-new storyline which is told from two sides – Daniel and his stud
Random Nintendo Changed The Name Of Pikmin 3's Scaly Custard In The West, Thank Goodness
It has a very different flavour in Japan
The announcement of Pikmin 3 Deluxe for Nintendo Switch may well have whetted our collective appetites for another round of this juicy, adorable real-time strategy game, but did you know about this curious translation from the original on Wii U? One of the many pieces of fruit that you can find in the game...
News Stylish Murder Mystery Paradise Killer Scores September Switch Release
And it's 20% off for a limited time
Publisher Fellow Traveller and indie developer Kaizen Game Works have announced that Paradise Killer will be launching on Nintendo Switch next week. A super-stylish murder mystery game, Paradise Killer has you taking on the role of Lady Love Dies, an "investigation freak" who's tasked with figuring out who killed...
Review No Straight Roads - An Inventive Musical Brawler That Hits One Too Many Bum Notes
A hit single?
In the modern gaming industry, new game releases are largely put into one of two groups: Indies and AAA games. This, however, wasn’t always the case. Just a few generations ago, prior to indie games taking the spotlight, you had a lot of games that were often referred to as “AA” games. Such releases didn’t have the production...
Video Get Ready To Battle With Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed's First Gameplay Trailer
Mecha power
We've been curious to see how Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed is going to look since it got announced at the start of last month. Today, Outright Games and TOMY have released the first gameplay trailer which gives us a hint of what we can expect on 16th October when it lands on Nintendo Switch. This action-packed trailer shows off the...
News The Sinking City Is Safe On Switch Despite Delistings And Publishing Legal Battle
Developer Frogwares issues official statement
After a falling out with publisher Nacon, formerly known as BigBen InteractiveBigBen Interactive, Ukraine-based developer Frogwares has spoken out about issues surrounding the distribution of The Sinking City across multiple platforms. The game has been delisted on a number of stores as a result of this...
News Strategy Game Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars Gets New Screenshots Ahead Of This Week's Launch
Five screens for your viewing pleasure
Several new screenshots have been shared for Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars, a vampiric strategy title launching on Switch this week. You can check them all out below. The game has players taking on turn-based combat and exploring an overworld as a variety of different vampire clans, tackling each of the game's...
News Lair Of The Clockwork God Blends Point-And-Click And Platforming On Switch Next Week
And humour, too!
Next week sees the launch of Lair of the Clockwork God on Nintendo Switch, a point-and-click platformer that's bound to give you a good laugh along the way. The game, developed by BATFA-winning studio Size Five Games, follows the story of Dan and Ben, two lifelong friends setting off on a journey to save the world from multiple...
News NBA 2K21 Free Demo Now Available On Switch
Including four playable teams
Publisher 2K has released a demo for NBA 2K21 on Nintendo Switch, giving players the chance to check out the game ahead of its release next week. Also available on PS4 and Xbox One, the free demo includes four playable teams: Kobe Bryant and the All-Time Lakers, Bill Russell and the All-Time Celtics, the Milwaukee...
News Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York Sinks Its Teeth Into Switch This September
Coming to Switch later this year
Update (Tue 25th Aug, 2020 09:45 BST): Draw Distance has now confirmed the release date for Vampire: The Masquerade - Shadows of New York. It'll launch simultaneously on Switch and other major platforms on 10th September. Alongside the standard edition of the game, PC players will also be treated to a deluxe version...
Rumour New Switch Model Launching Early 2021 Alongside A Strong Game Lineup, According To Reports
Update: Bloomberg backs up previous report from Taiwan
Update: Bloomberg's Takashi Mochizuki has corroborated the report from Taiwanese newspaper United Daily News, stating that he has confirmed the report of a new Switch with "people briefed on the strategy". He says that "the specifications of the new machine have yet to be finalized, though the...
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